Adapted Physical Education Program

APE PLO #1Within the context of their disability, students will state that his/her physical
and psycho-social well-being has been positively affected through their participation
in the Adapted Physical Education courses.

APE PLO #2Within the context of their disability, students will state that the accommodations
they received in the Adapted Physical Education program have afforded them equal and
effective access and participation in Physical Education activities.

Course Descriptions

PEA 1X: Adapted Total Fitness

SLOs for Adapted Total Fitness PEA 1:PEA 1 - SLO#1:Within the context of a student's disability, he/she will be able to demonstrate that
his/her physical wellbeing has been positively effected through the Adapted Total
Fitness course.

PEA 1 - SLO#2:Within the context of a student's disability, he/she will be able to demonstrate that
his/her psychosocial wellbeing has been positively affected through the Adapted Total
Fitness course.

Adapted to provide reasonable accommodations for students with verified physical disabilities,
this course is an introduction to the discipline of Physical Education through total
fitness. Students will improve total fitness through a program of cardiovascular exercise,
agility, speed, flexibility and resistance training. Includes rules, equipment, etiquette,
safety, nutrition, and techniques related to total fitness training. Includes a brief
historical examination of how fitness training has changed due to the influences of
individuals, cultures, and medical research. Students will review and apply basic
exercise physiology and fitness concepts in the context of their own abilities and
limitations to develop and/or maintain their cardiovascular, strength, and flexibility
fitness levels.

PEA 2X: Adapted Strength Development

SLOs for Adapted Strength PEA 2: PEA 2 - SLO#1: Within the context of a student's disability, he/she will be able
to demonstrate that his/her physical wellbeing has been positively affected through
the Adapted Strength course.

PEA 2 - SLO#2: Within the context of a student's disability, he/she will be able
to demonstrate that his/her psychosocial wellbeing has been positively affected through
the Adapted Strength course.

Adapted to provide reasonable accommodations for students with verified physical disabilities,
this course is an introduction to the discipline of Physical Education through strength
development in the context of an individual's physical, intellectual, and/or affective
abilities and limitations. Includes rules, equipment, etiquette, safety, nutrition,
and techniques related to strength training. Includes a brief historical examination
of how strength training has changed due to the influences of individuals, cultures,
and medical research. Students will review and apply basic exercise physiology and
strength development concepts in the context of their own abilities and limitations
to develop and/or maintain their muscular strength.

PEA 4X: Adapted Cardiovascular Training

SLOs for Adapted Aerobics PEA 4:PEA 4 - SLO#1: Within the context of a student's disability, he/she will be able
to demonstrate that his/her physical wellbeing has been positively affected through
the Adapted Aerobics course.

PEA 4 - SLO#2: Within the context of a student's disability, he/she will be able
to demonstrate that his/her psychosocial wellbeing has been positively affected through
the Adapted Total Aerobics course.

Adapted to provide reasonable accommodations for students with verified physical disabilities,
this course is an introduction to the discipline of Physical Education through cardiovascular
training in the context of an individual's physical, intellectual, and/or affective
abilities and limitations. Includes rules, equipment, etiquette, safety, nutrition,
and techniques related to cardiovascular fitness training. Global and historical review
of the evolution of aerobic exercise, exercise trends for men, women, and athletes
as they correspond to the evolution of the discipline of Physical Education. Students
will review and apply basic exercise physiology and fitness concepts in the context
of their own abilities and limitations to develop and/or maintain their cardiovascular
fitness levels.

PEA 5X: Adapted Aquatic Exercise

SLOs for Adapted Aquatics PEA 5:PEA 5 - SLO#1: Within the context of a student's disability, he/she will be able
to demonstrate that his/her physical wellbeing has been positively affected through
the Adapted Aquatics course.PEA 5 - SLO#2: Within the context of a student's disability, he/she will be able
to demonstrate that his/her psychosocial wellbeing has been positively affected through
the Adapted Aquatics course.

Adapted to provide reasonable accommodations for students with verified physical disabilities,
this course is an introduction the discipline of Physical Education through water
exercise in the context of an individual's physical, intellectual, and/or affective
abilities and limitations. Aquatic exercise uses dynamic aerobic exercise techniques
to provide a level of conditioning for both the aerobic and anaerobic energy systems.
The freestyle interval format combines jogging, jumping, walking, punching, kicking,
and a variety of aerobic type movements performed in land-based programs. Students
will strive for ultimate fitness through a complete program of cardiovascular exercise,
strength development, and flexibility. An historical examination of aqua exercise
for fitness, rehabilitation, and play will be included.

PEA 6Y: Adapted Outdoor Education

SLOs for Adapted Outdoor Education PEA 6:

PEA 6 - SLO#1: Within the context of a student's disability, he/she will be able
to demonstrate that his/her physical wellbeing has been positively affected through
the Adapted Outdoor Education course.

PEA 6 - SLO#2: Within the context of a student's disability, he/she will be able
to demonstrate that his/her psychosocial wellbeing has been positively affected through
the Adapted Outdoor Education course.

A multifaceted course for students with disabilities seeking outdoor experiential
education. Includes diverse experiences involving accessible activities including
hiking, kayaking, white water rafting, camping, sailing, etc. Using adapted methodologies
and wilderness safety, disabled students will experience survival techniques and investigate
flora and fauna. Students with disabilities will experience personal fulfillment from
being in an outdoor environment. Mental and physical strength will be tested. Adapted
skills will be utilized.